If you’re only using your serger for finishing fabric edges, you’re missing out on a lot of serging fun and creativity! As part of Baby Lock’s National Serger Month, I’d like to show you how the standard overlock stitch you’ve used for clean finishing raw edges, can also be featured as an outer edge finish. Give it a try with my 30-Minute Scarf!

The original pattern started with a 13″ x 19″ rectangle with a 2-1/2″ x 20″ extension added along one short end. For this variation, round the three corners by tracing along a saucer. It is easier to serge around a soft corner instead of turning corners or serging off at the corners.

Fold one yard of fabric wrong sides together and cut out two layers. I used vintage pattern weights that I’ve been using for years and a rotary cutter for a speedy cutting process.

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Thank you for sharing the details of this quick, but beautiful scarf. I remember this from the early days of Sewing with Nancy, but had forgotten how to make it. About 25 years ago, when ASG groups were just getting started we made the double triangle scarves, and someone brought your looped scarf to share. Good patterns stand the test of time! Thanks again!

Donna EApril 8, 2014

great idea,, I like easy, have limited time, Thanks for this quick idea